#73A9EF Color Meaning and Information

#73A9EF Color Information

#73A9EF RGB value is (115, 169, 239). The hex color red value is 115, green is 169, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of69 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 6percent.

#73A9EF

rgb(115, 169, 239)

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#73A9EF Color Meaning

color #73A9EF reflects openness, clarity, and lightness of thought. #73A9EF bright blue mirrors clear daytime skies and open horizons. As a result, Color #73A9EF feels expansive and optimistic. Psychologically, color #73A9EF supports calm focus and mental breathing room. #73A9EF reduces pressure while encouraging clarity. Symbolically, color #73A9EF connects to freedom, modern communication, and open systems. On a spiritual plane, #73A9EF represents mental clarity and expansive awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #73A9EF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#73A9EF

RGB

rgb(115, 169, 239)

HSL

hsl(214°, 79%, 69%)

CMYK

cmyk(52%, 29%, 0%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(214°, 52%, 94%)

XYZ

36.8382 38.2528 87.1033

Yxy

38.2528 0.2271 0.2358

Hunter Lab

61.8488 0.2760 -8.2861

CIE-Lab

68.2065 1.5905 -40.4777

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red115 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green169 / 255 (66%)

66%

Blue239 / 255 (94%)

94%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#73A9EF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#73A9EF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #73A9EF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#73A9EF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #73A9EF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#73A9EF

protanopia

#8a8bde

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #73A9EF;

Text Color

color: #73A9EF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #73A9EF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #73A9EF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #73A9EF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73A9EF 0%, #155bb6 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #73A9EF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.